The two-part voting system for Lower House elections has long been in place in Japan, but many are still confused by the mechanism and how it benefits politicians or the public. The Asahi Shimbun ...

In Japan, the population shrinkage and aging of society coupled with a low fertility rate are continuing at a tremendous pace. In 2030, the proportion of people who are aged 50 or older among the ...

When it comes to equality in voting rights, there is an issue in Japan that cannot be overlooked. In the recent House of Representatives election, trouble erupted with the delayed delivery of voting ...